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後
後 (readings: ご, こう, あと, うし; Japanese kanji) means “after / behind”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 午後 (afternoon).
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ごはんの後で あそぶ。
ごはんのあとであそぶ。I play after the meal.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 後 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | after / behind |
| Readings | ご, こう, あと, うし |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 午後 (afternoon) |
How to read 後
後 is read ご or こう or あと or うし depending on the word.
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Updated: 2026-08-09